There are two main lane closure strategies for Interstate highway work zones, crossover and partial lane closure. Depending on the situation one or the other strategy may be more desirable. However, little research has been done to develop a systematic method for selecting appropriate lane closure strategies. The selection of appropriate lane closure strategies at Interstate highway work zones is discussed.
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